Africa Mauritius Genre Statistics 2025 still show men dominate the economy and retain most of the political power, but show increasing weaknesses in education, health and certain social behaviors
America Uruguay A 7% increase has been set for gasoline and LPG, and 14% for diesel starting in May; The government decided to raise the price of Super 95 gasoline by 7%, respecting the upper limit of the price band, but by 14% for diesel 50S, exceeding the band
Europe Luxembourg The Grand Duchy’s population stood at just under 691.000 on the first day of 2026, according to Statec data: as immigration fell, population growth slowed in 2025
America Bolivia A series of 17th-century documents recently brought to attention by UNESCO reveal that the trafficking of Africans to exploit Bolivia’s Cerro Rico silver mines was the origin of the Black community in the country
Africa Burkina Faso Rice import is suspended throughout the country; the measure was announced by Burkinabe government in a press release informing all economic operators, with immediate effect, and aims to support the sale of domestic rice production
Asia Brunei At the National Al-Quran Reading Competition for Adults Finals for 1447 Hijrah, His Majesty the Sultan underlined that Al-Quran is not only to be recited, but also to be studied, understood and practised as a guide for life
Europe Romania Railway Reform Authority chose Siemens Mobility for the delivery of 12 two-car hydrogen-powered electric trains based on the Mireo Plus H platform; it is the first hydrogen train contract in Romania and one of the first projects in Eastern Europe
America Belize Belize City Mayor Bernard Wagner has publicly indicated that he favors his son-in-law and current Deputy Mayor, Eluide Miller, as a potential successor
Africa Lesotho National Identity and Civil Registration Department is seeking to review Registration of Births and Deaths Act of 1973 to align with evolving society trends; proposed amendments would address issues of surnames for male and female spouses, and children
Oceania Tonga The Office of Anti-Corruption Commissioner Director of Investigations and three investigators, all seconded from Tonga Police, resigned from office effective on 17 April 2026, asking for confidentiality surrounding their departures, which has been granted
Africa Gambia President Barrow inaugurated a D1.2 billion ($17 million) road project in Kiang West, underlining that it will improve connectivity, facilitate trade, ease transport of goods and people, and boost local economic activity
Africa Mauritius Rama Poonoosamy, Managing Director of Immedia, announced the return of a competition for the first time since 2009: the Konkour Santé Imoristik, conceived as a springboard to the 30th anniversary of the 100% Mauritian comedy show, scheduled for August
Asia Israel Live coverage from various social media reports that Israel Navy has begun intercepting Gaza Flotilla tens of miles off shore; in a footage an Israeli officer can be heard calling to change course and proceed to the port of Ashdod with humanitarian aid
Africa Zambia Illegal gold miners and undocumented immigrants have been ordered to vacate Chief Shikabeta’s chiefdom in Rufunsa District following a surge in unlawful mining activities; no mining will be permitted until troops and the Ministry re-establish control